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  • #556
    Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

    Originally posted by Priceless View Post
    The next shoe to drop will be Scott Van Pelt. I thought he'd be going to NBC, but with Beadle going there he might choose CBS for golf and college hoops. I really hope he doesn't sign up for another tour with the Mothership.
    I'd love for Buccigross to get free from the Mothership. He'd awesome as the face of the NHL Network or NHL/College hockey on NBC Sports. I know he has to feel like he needs to get out of there.
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    • #557
      Originally posted by MountieBoyOz View Post
      I'd love for Buccigross to get free from the Mothership. He'd awesome as the face of the NHL Network or NHL/College hockey on NBC Sports. I know he has to feel like he needs to get out of there.
      I don't know, he's got a pretty sweet gig where he gets to post articles and tweet whatever he wants and gets an ESPN paycheck.

      If he want more attention, then maybe; but I don't think he's comPlaining with the freedom he has.
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      • #558
        Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

        Pacers win last night, and all Mike and Mike talk about for the ten minutes I put up with them is "How did the Heat lose?" and then talk about LeBron not having a ring with 3 MVP trophies.

        What amazes me about this crap isn't the partiality of the reporting and commentary. It's the fact that there are millions of morons and Dan LeBatard wannabes who are just soaking this garbage up.
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        • #559
          Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

          Gary Thorne out, Bucci in as the voice of the Frozen Four as part of a new 5 year deal Bucci signed with the mothership.

          Meh. I love Bucci, admittedly his Miami homerism may have something to do with that, but he truly is just not a good play by play announcer.

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          • #560
            Originally posted by MUhawks628 View Post
            Gary Thorne out, Bucci in as the voice of the Frozen Four as part of a new 5 year deal Bucci signed with the mothership.

            Meh. I love Bucci, admittedly his Miami homerism may have something to do with that, but he truly is just not a good play by play announcer.
            And now Gary Thorne's only hockey PBP will be for the World Juniors .
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            • #561
              Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

              Originally posted by Biddco View Post
              And now Gary Thorne's only hockey PBP will be for the World Juniors .
              Another person that would have been a better choice for the Wild than Anthony LaPanta.
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              • #562
                Originally posted by bigblue_dl View Post
                Another person that would have been a better choice for the Wild than Anthony LaPanta.
                Agreed. Too bad Thorne does PBP for the O's.
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                • #563
                  Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                  Originally posted by Biddco View Post
                  Agreed. Too bad Thorne does PBP for the O's.
                  That's ok, the Wild never play into April and the O's never play into October.
                  Having a clear conscience just means you have a bad memory or you had a boring weekend.

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                  • #564
                    Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                    Originally posted by bigblue_dl View Post
                    Another person that would have been a better choice for the Wild than Anthony LaPanta.
                    What is the issue with Lapanta? I've been reading about the strong negative reaction on a play by play forum.
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                    • #565
                      Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                      Originally posted by SteveP View Post
                      What is the issue with Lapanta? I've been reading about the strong negative reaction on a play by play forum.
                      His voice grates on me - fake broadcaster voice - and he speaks too slowly for PBP, causing him to get behind in the play call or try to make up for things by inaccurately describing things at times. I'm sure others have longer, more complete lists.
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                      • #566
                        Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                        I'm just glad Melrose is still around. Who else could find a way to mistake Michigan State for both Western AND UofM during the tournament?
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                        • #567
                          Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                          So I was watching ESPN this morning (normally, I don't watch it, but it wasn't my choice) and they were talking to Stephen A. Smith. Stephen A. Smith said LA was buzzing because of the Lakers and the Clippers.......and the Kings. I didn't know he knew what hockey was.

                          I know, I know...someone probably fed him the line and he didn't know what he was saying.
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                          • #568
                            Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                            At least you can hear Gary do the EA NHL games.
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                            • #569
                              Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                              Originally posted by MountieBoyOz View Post
                              At least you can hear Gary do the EA NHL games.
                              Screw that. Him and Bill always telling me to stop carrying the puck in the slot. What do they know?

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                              • #570
                                Re: The "Complain About ESPN" Thread

                                Originally posted by St. Clown View Post
                                His voice grates on me - fake broadcaster voice - and he speaks too slowly for PBP, causing him to get behind in the play call or try to make up for things by inaccurately describing things at times. I'm sure others have longer, more complete lists.
                                Yes. TV Voice. His style and actual commentary isn't bad. But that f*ing voice drives me up the wall. FSN/Wild actually DELAYED the announcement of his hiring because of backlash.
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